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ideology Use Ideology in a sentence i·de·ol·o·gy [ahy-dee-ol-uh-jee, id-ee-] Show IPA noun, plural i·de·ol·o·gies.
1.
the body of doctrine, myth, belief, etc., that guides an individual, social movement, institution, class,or large group.
2.
such a body of doctrine, myth, etc., with reference to some political and social plan, as that offascism, along with the devices for putting it into operation.
3.
Philosophy .
a.
the study of the nature and origin of ideas.
b.
a system that derives ideas exclusively from sensation.
4.
theorizing of a visionary or impractical nature.
Origin:
1790–1800; ideo- + -logy; compare French idéologie
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World English Dictionary ideology (ˌaɪdɪˈɒlədʒɪ) — n , pl -gies
1.
a body of ideas that reflects the beliefs and interests of a nation, political system, etc and underliespolitical action
2.
philosophy, sociol the set of beliefs by which a group or society orders reality so as to render itintelligible
3.
speculation that is imaginary or visionary
4.
the study of the nature and origin of ideas ideological — adj ideo'logic — adj ideo'logically — adv
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Word Origin & History
ideology
1796, "science of ideas," originally "philosophy of the mind which derives knowledge from the senses" (asopposed to metaphysics), from Fr.
1.
the body of doctrine, myth, belief, etc., that guides an individual, social movement, institution, class,or large group.
2.
such a body of doctrine, myth, etc., with reference to some political and social plan, as that offascism, along with the devices for putting it into operation.
3.
Philosophy .
a.
the study of the nature and origin of ideas.
b.
a system that derives ideas exclusively from sensation.
4.
theorizing of a visionary or impractical nature.
Origin:
1790–1800; ideo- + -logy; compare French idéologie
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2014.
Cite This Source
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Link To ideology
Relevant Questions
What Is An Abstract Ideology?
What Is Ideologies?
What Is Ideology?
What Are Some Of The Ideological Differences Between Conservatives And Libertarians?
How To Understand Different Political Ideologies
What Ideological Differences Are There Between San Francisco And New York City?
Collins
World English Dictionary ideology (ˌaɪdɪˈɒlədʒɪ) — n , pl -gies
1.
a body of ideas that reflects the beliefs and interests of a nation, political system, etc and underliespolitical action
2.
philosophy, sociol the set of beliefs by which a group or society orders reality so as to render itintelligible
3.
speculation that is imaginary or visionary
4.
the study of the nature and origin of ideas ideological — adj ideo'logic — adj ideo'logically — adv
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
2009 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins
Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009
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Word Origin & History
ideology
1796, "science of ideas," originally "philosophy of the mind which derives knowledge from the senses" (asopposed to metaphysics), from Fr.